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YH53 UTK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

123,201 mi
Last recorded123,201 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 UTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 123,201 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 119,110 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 113,011 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 98,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2017 91,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush has slight splits in it (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 80,516 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under tray fitted.

Fail 8 Jul 2016 80,516 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under tray fitted.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 77,663 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 77,663 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 72,682 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 72,682 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 68,094 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 68,093 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 63,594 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 63,594 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 56,101 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 56,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 47,143 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 47,143 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 39,234 miles

rear tyres slightly mishaped

Fail 5 Oct 2009 39,230 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear tyres slightly mishaped

Pass 2 Oct 2008 33,843 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 27,330 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 27,174 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 18,846 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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YH53 UTK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 59,196 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH53 UTK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YH53 UTK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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